The land of lush green mangroves, migratory birds and turtles, the menacing estuary crocodiles, winding water courses, a quiet environment intercepted by the song of birds and nature always embraced, enters visitors from near and far places to congregate These unique tourist places. importance. Scientists, academics, nature lovers and tourists have abundant food for thought and exploration. Bhitarkanika represents one of the best creations in history. The wetland is represented by up to 3 protected areas, namely "The Bhitarkanika National Park", "The Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary" and "The Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary".
The National Park Of Bhitarkanika is a unique habitat of mangrove forests with numerous streams and mud plains located in the Kendrapara district of Orissa. Bhitarkanika, one of the largest ecological mangrove systems in India, is home to a diverse flora and fauna. Bhitarkanika, located between 86'-45 "to 87'17" east longitude and 20'-17 "to 20'-47" north latitude in the estuary of the Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra and Mahanadi river systems, has a unique attraction and a display of the most picturesque sites of nature. Unique biodiversity attracts visitors to the lap of nature.
Bhitarkanika National Park is livehood habitat for various wildlife animals like leopard, jungle cat, hyena, spotted deer, sambar, porcupine, dolphin, saltwater crocodile, including partially white crocodile, python, royal cobra, lizards water monitors, aquatic turtles, sea turtles, kingfishers, wood peckers, calasus, bar-headed geese, brahminy ducks, reddish ducks, white-bellied sea eagles, terns, seagulls, wading birds and a variety of resident of wild
animals.
Entry points
Khola and Gupti are the two main entry points to enter the Bhitarkanika National Park. Visitors must take an entry permit from the forest control gate in Khola and Gupti.
Private boats and the Forest Department are available at both locations.
Private boats are also available in JAYANAGAR and CHANDABALI.
How to reach
By highway :
Bhubaneswar - Khola / Gupti (160 kms)
Cuttack - Khola / Gupti (140 kms)
Bhadrak -Chandabali (60 kms)
Bhadrak - Jayanagar (80 kms)
Nearest train station:
Bhadrak - 60 kms to Chandabali
Bhadrak - 80 Kms to Jayanagar
Cuttack - 140 kms to Khola / Gupti
Bhubaneswar - 160 kms to Khola / Gupti
Nearest airport :
Bhubaneswar - 160 kms to Khola / Gupti
Direction from Bhubaneswar to Bhitarkanika
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